Back in action

Fret not. We have not disappeared, just taken a temporary break in order to relocate.

We’re now officially settled in Boston and Manhattan and ready to get back in the kitchen. However, with our new lives in the “real world”, we’ve found that we don’t have quite as much time to spend experimenting as we used to. So, in addition to our own unique culinary creations, we’ll also be bringing you samplings of our meals out, because sometimes, after a long work week, a girl’s gotta relax and let someone else do the cooking!

This past weekend VTB had a reunion in NYC and we had the pleasure of going to three great eateries: Otto, Cookshop and The Smith.

Otto is a perennial favorite for VTB. Their pizza is always superb, their spaghetti carbonara, we’re drooling just thinking about. Plus, their olive oil gelato (yes, olive oil) is something to behold–the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Otto is also VERY friendly for the post-college budget.

Cookshop has a refreshingly diverse and market-inspired menu, with everything from deviled eggs and polenta fries to North Carolina mahi-mahi and Vermont suckling pig. We had the scallops, polenta fries, nettles risotto and the suckling pig. All were absolutely delicious, and when paired with their large selection of wines made the perfect start to our evening out.

Sunday brunch was a hearty meal at the East Village’s The Smith. This is a younger scene—especially popular with those suffering from a long night out. We all had a complimentary cocktail—Bloody Mary, Passion punch, and blood orange Mimosa—with our brunch. Two HUGE egg white, spinach and goat cheese omelets and one order of smoked salmon eggs benedict filled us up for the rest of the day. However, forget the main entrée, their home fries were beyond anything we’ve ever had—and that’s saying something coming from three southerners.

We hope you’ll stay tuned to VTB over the summer, we’ll be updating 2-3 times a week, and feel free to follow us on Twitter to find out when our next post is coming up: @healthyheel, @uncnyc, @instylefoodie.

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